The UMBC Retrievers now know who they’ll face on the court in the 2025-2026 college basketball season.
The Retrievers kick off the season at home against the Penn State York Nittany Lions on Nov. 4 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
The Retrievers end their season away against the NJIT Highlanders on March 3 at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center.
They play a total of 29 games this year in the regular season with 14 of those games at home and 15 away or at neutral sites.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full UMBC Retrievers Schedule for the 2025-2026 College Basketball Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4 | 6 p.m. | Penn State York Nittany Lions | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Nov. 8 | 2 p.m. | Dayton Flyers | UD Arena |
| Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | Morgan State Bears | Hill Field House |
| Nov. 16 | 12 p.m. | Wagner Seahawks | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | George Washington Colonials | Charles E. Smith Center |
| Nov. 24 | 6 p.m. | Notre Dame Maryland Gators | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Nov. 29 | 2 p.m. | Delaware State Hornets | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Dec. 3 | 8 p.m. | Georgetown Hoyas | Capital One Arena |
| Dec. 6 | 12 p.m. | Bucknell Bison | Sojka Pavilion |
| Dec. 9 | 5 p.m. | Buffalo Bulls | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Dec. 12 | 6 p.m. | Army Black Knights | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Dec. 21 | 3 p.m. | South Florida Bulls | Yuengling Center |
| Dec. 29 | 6 p.m. | Coppin State Eagles | Physical Education Complex |
| Jan. 8 | 6 p.m. | Maine Black Bears | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Jan. 10 | 1 p.m. | New Hampshire Wildcats | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Jan. 15 | 6 p.m. | Bryant Bulldogs | Chace Athletic Center |
| Jan. 19 | 6:05 p.m. | Binghamton Bearcats | Dr. Bai Lee Court |
| Jan. 22 | 6 p.m. | NJIT Highlanders | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Jan. 24 | 1 p.m. | UMass Lowell Riverhawks | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Jan. 29 | 6 p.m. | Vermont Catamounts | Roy L. Patrick Memorial Gymnasium |
| Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | Albany Great Danes | Broadview Center |
| Feb. 5 | 6 p.m. | Binghamton Bearcats | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Feb. 12 | 12 a.m. | Maine Black Bears | The Pit in Memorial Gymnasium |
| Feb. 14 | 1 p.m. | New Hampshire Wildcats | Lundholm Gymnasium |
| Feb. 19 | 6 p.m. | Vermont Catamounts | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Feb. 21 | 1 p.m. | Albany Great Danes | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Feb. 26 | 6 p.m. | Bryant Bulldogs | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Feb. 28 | 2 p.m. | UMass Lowell Riverhawks | Costello Athletic Center |
| March 3 | 12 a.m. | NJIT Highlanders | Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center |
